Lazio are reportedly interested in Celtic’s Dedryck Boyata.
Celtic could be in with a chance to cash in on inconsistent defender Dedryck Boyata.
Boyata is reportedly interested Italian side Lazio, with Italian outlet Radiosei claiming they are set to scout the defender.
As luck would have it, Boyata is set to start for Belgium at the World Cup, an elevated role for a defender who was fortunate to make the squad.
Boyata is in line to profit from injuries to Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen, and will figure as part of a three man defence.
Playing alongside established and composed Tottenham duo Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen is a plum role, especially with two winnable games to start of with against Panama and Tunisia.
Boyata will be well protected by his teammates, and quite frankly, be made to look a lot better than he is.
The Belgian had an error prone season for Celtic last season particularly in European games where he was badly exposed.
As it stands, Celtic would prefer to keep him due to a lack of proven alternatives, but they could land up with an offer they simply cannot refuse.
Lazio’s interest may only be the start if his World Cup goes to plan, and if a tempting offer comes in, Celtic would be smart to cash in when his stock will be higher than ever.
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